Municipal lighting debate in city council session
The lively meeting featured Carlton and Runyon among electrical experts from Coffin, Carey of Newark. Officials defended positions while Grant presented charts on expenses and feasibility, with references to municipal ownership and probing questions from Councilman Taylor and others.
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Yacht Club Seeks City Pier Expansion Downtown
A petition presented to Cooke Wharves and Piers Committee urges Elisabeth Yacht Club to build a sixty foot wide pier extending from the riverfront near Livingston Street. The proposal aims to ease north tide access for club vessels and would become a central waterside feature owned by the city. Discussion continued without a formal decision.
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Samuel Hughes Dead From Injuries in City Accident
Samuel Hughes, a resident of 324 West Grand Street, died from injuries suffered in a subway incident. The report notes the crash occurred in this city and references his wife, with sparse legible details and disrupted text.
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Gambia
J. Saghes
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Tallin
Kiely Heads City Assessors as Higher Pay Discussed
The Board of Assessors met in City Hall with Michel Kiely elected chairman and John J. Farrelly secretary. They discussed executive matters including higher pay and improved methods, with plans for information from the Comptroller and a May start upon common work. The group expressed increased confidence for public approval this year and anticipated many appeals for reduced assessments, aiming to gather ideas from local assessors and ensure equity in their work.
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Yas
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MacQueen paroled from state prison after three years
Trenton May 1 Withiawn MacQueen, once convicted as an anarchist tied to Paterson unrest in Silk City, was paroled today by the College of Pardons. He served three years of a five year term in state prison and plans to leave for England to rejoin his family.
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Trenton
Withiawn
MacQueen
Ty Paterson
Silk City
Torday
MacQueyn
Englan
New Treasurer Named for Porto Rico
Washington May 10 The White House announced that David university Missouri will be appointed treasurer of Porto Rico succeeding William P. Willoughby of the District of Columbia in a move described as a step toward improved sanitary governance for the island.
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Washington
White House
Many Lives Lost In Chicago Fire
A Chicago fire results in multiple fatalities as crews battle the blaze. Investigators begin assessing the site for causes while emergency responders coordinate rescue efforts and secure adjacent buildings.
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Chicago
Plumbers Strike Disrupts City Building Trade
Plumbers began a strike this morning after failing to reach wage agreement with master plumbers. Journeymen seek four dollars per day, while tinsmiths at three dollars and twenty cents continue working. A six-member conference committee, with three journeymen and three masters, met Thursday. a settlement is hoped by week’s end.
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Tyrenity
Therese
James Desmond
Edward Connell
Luire Devine
Harry Birch
John Dravis
Thomas
Thorsday
Texas
Few Labor Troubles in New York Signal Rising Tension
May Day view shows industrial unrest across the city with a looming strike among first, second, and third officers aboard seventeen steamships. Labor groups eye potential action after past disruptions. optimism leans to avoiding a repeat of 1902, which saw tens of thousands idle and millions lost.
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New-York
Rome
Palstore
Diestrus
Tonight's Meeting Of City Council Franchises
Fragmented OCR notes show a city council meeting on a public service franchise for Swatret Cemetery with debate over repeal and franchise renewal. Text is garbled but indicates discussion of franchise terms and authority.
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Offy Council
Conn
Franchinc
Serviza Corgan
Bail Given as Wide NY Life Insurance Fraud Arrests Loom
In New York on May 1, George B. Scrugham and Charles Carrington were arrested on charges tied to obstructing the election of the New York Life directory. Assistant District Attorneys Howe and Smyth said the trio aided policyholders to influence ballots. Bail was set at 3500, with hearings slated for next Monday.
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George B. Seringham
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Charles P. Carrington
Charles Stirrup
Asealstant
Howe
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Carmeyer
Smyth
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Balloon sighting over Missouri reports record distance
May 1 reports from Girardesu Mn describe Captain Greene noting the ship America balloon aloft above Chandler and nearby St. Louis area. The sighting mentions a long distance chase and a record attempt as the airship crossed midwestern skies with observers reporting the remarkable height and trajectory of the historic craft.
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Caher
America
Bole
Aarti Greene
Milan Breene
Ey Salot
St. Louis
Kamer Wilhelm Passed News Item on Schooner Event
In New York on May 1 a report notes the Kamer Wilhelm and the ship Schooner were involved in a notable incident. The fragmentary text mentions a mast and a dire fee, but details are unreadable. The brief item preserves only scattered words and dates.
Anniversary of Manila Bay Battle T: Anniversary of Manila Bay Battle
Washington May 1 Just nine years ago today before breakfast Admiral Heweny sailed into Manila Bay and said You may fire when you are ready Gridley To celebrate the victory of the American fleet at Manila in 1898 administrators officers living and attending will earn a table at the party Nine ta bay dewny is living in the home the American people gave him and now heads the American navy Of the captains Walker of the Osncon is the only one on the active fleet Wildes of the Boston and Wood of the Pelnel are dead D tr of the Baltimore is now montiral Also present will be Ah Mah Admiral brews? and other officers
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Bryan Delayed in the Bay State Speech Postponed
Albany May 1 Representative James P Bryan received a telegram from W J Bryan stating the train was delayed and he would miss the Albany stop and a planned reception. He would not reach New York City tonight and other engagements likely prevent a visit in the area. Governor Hughes hosted a luncheon and a speech was planned for the day.
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James PP
W. J. Bryan
Boston
Brysnfe
New York City
Hinghes
Havana Police Open Fire On U S Sailors Incident
Governor orders investigation after reported attack on United States sailors from cruiser Tacome at Havana. Ensign Ta was injured and several others cut or bristled in civil clothes. State Department notes the melee arose from a brawl as the sailors landed. All injured are in serious condition.
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Mageon
United States
Tacome
Hiren
Pember
Leslie
B. Dustin
State Probers In Doubt At Capitol Investigation
In Trenton on May 1 the Assembly investigated state expenditures led by Speaker Etgar Lethbridge and a committee. The session was marked by skeptical comments about graft and the scope of the inquiry as late arrivals and joking dominated the room. The governor’s cuts reduced many item totals and travel time, sparking debate over the probe’s seriousness.
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Trenton
Lethbridge
Ioe
Mark Sullivan
Claintit Teamen
Diane
Wall Street Opens With Mixed Tone Amid Early Pressure
The New York stock market started May 1 with several leading stocks under pressure in the first hour. Industrials show strength while Consolidated Gas and Government bonds hold unchanged. Trading saw some demand from outside sources as the bear phase began to ease.
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